1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2008 Renault Kangoo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Kangoo (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
Because 1980 Holden Kingswood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Kingswood | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
